Paul W
@pdwatkins2000.bsky.social
Looks like Cherhill, near Calne in Wiltshire
September 25, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Looks like Cherhill, near Calne in Wiltshire
Nobody able to buy tickets. Queue system, reachable for only some, leads nowhere. Not a good look.
September 8, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Nobody able to buy tickets. Queue system, reachable for only some, leads nowhere. Not a good look.
End of the Road festival on Friday. One of their spiritual homes.
September 2, 2026 at 6:15 AM
End of the Road festival on Friday. One of their spiritual homes.
I saw them at The Powerhouse in Birmingham back in the day. They were bloody ace and were the gateway to discovering The Velvet Underground, much as the Bunnymen had been for The Doors.
August 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
I saw them at The Powerhouse in Birmingham back in the day. They were bloody ace and were the gateway to discovering The Velvet Underground, much as the Bunnymen had been for The Doors.
Greatest album ever made. Mac was wrong.
August 14, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Greatest album ever made. Mac was wrong.
I watched them at Digbeth Civic Hall in Brum around then, probably on the same tour, aged 11. I was scared witless but a lifelong fan ever since. How did I get in? Nan ran the box office.
July 3, 2026 at 9:44 AM
I watched them at Digbeth Civic Hall in Brum around then, probably on the same tour, aged 11. I was scared witless but a lifelong fan ever since. How did I get in? Nan ran the box office.
Except at music festivals when it’s not “their crowd”. Then just play the bloody hits.
June 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Except at music festivals when it’s not “their crowd”. Then just play the bloody hits.
Just got free tickets to see Motrik at The Lanes in Bristol in August. I pay for a lot of gigs, but this could be the highlight of the year
June 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Just got free tickets to see Motrik at The Lanes in Bristol in August. I pay for a lot of gigs, but this could be the highlight of the year
Clearly not enough garlic in the house
June 10, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Clearly not enough garlic in the house
I have that 7" single and you just shocked me that it was so long ago! Never thought of myself as a Goth, but alwats a massive Siouxsie fan and liked The Cult, All About Eve, The Mission, Alien Sex Fiend at the time. I might need to reconsider!
June 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
I have that 7" single and you just shocked me that it was so long ago! Never thought of myself as a Goth, but alwats a massive Siouxsie fan and liked The Cult, All About Eve, The Mission, Alien Sex Fiend at the time. I might need to reconsider!
This seems bitter, but two highly paid professional footballers just failed to shoot between the posts from 12 yards.
May 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM
This seems bitter, but two highly paid professional footballers just failed to shoot between the posts from 12 yards.
My first thought was “I wonder if Bob’s there?” and then I remembered how much he loves his sofa.
May 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
My first thought was “I wonder if Bob’s there?” and then I remembered how much he loves his sofa.
Deep Purple looking like good value
May 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Deep Purple looking like good value
It is incredible to see that places like Stevenage and even Aylesbury Friars club were massive venues for top 60’s and early 70’s bands. Within reach of London on a Sunday or Monday night is the key!
May 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
It is incredible to see that places like Stevenage and even Aylesbury Friars club were massive venues for top 60’s and early 70’s bands. Within reach of London on a Sunday or Monday night is the key!
Definitely the good old days, before the Pink Sunshine makeover and chart assault
April 27, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Definitely the good old days, before the Pink Sunshine makeover and chart assault
AI helps you fix so many more problems these days. Unfortunately call centre employment will fall soon.
April 24, 2026 at 7:59 PM
AI helps you fix so many more problems these days. Unfortunately call centre employment will fall soon.
All hands on deck at dawn!
April 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
All hands on deck at dawn!
Stop me if you’ve heard this one, sexy Sadie
March 12, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Stop me if you’ve heard this one, sexy Sadie
I think it was along the lines of "What have I done to deserve this?"
March 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I think it was along the lines of "What have I done to deserve this?"
Mick Martin, Paddy Mulligan, Johnny Giles. West Brom legends!
March 12, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Mick Martin, Paddy Mulligan, Johnny Giles. West Brom legends!
It’s funny how time plays tricks with your head about time. I wouldn’t have put some of these songs in the same year. For instance Kings of the Wild Frontier would come after the “punk” bands in my memory.
February 25, 2026 at 9:23 PM
It’s funny how time plays tricks with your head about time. I wouldn’t have put some of these songs in the same year. For instance Kings of the Wild Frontier would come after the “punk” bands in my memory.
Their Walk on By is one of THE great cover versions (also see White Rabbit by The Damned)
February 6, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Their Walk on By is one of THE great cover versions (also see White Rabbit by The Damned)
Is BT still full of Huawei kit? Worth checking first.
February 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Is BT still full of Huawei kit? Worth checking first.